An ammunition depot exploded in Azerbaijan; an evacuation has been ordered
On the night of September 2, an explosion occurred at an ammunition depot near the village of Nizami in the Goranboy District of Azerbaijan. Following the explosion, a fire broke out at the site, after which further detonations were heard.
The incident occurred on the night of September 2 at an ammunition depot in western Azerbaijan.
Following the initial explosion, a fire broke out at the site, and secondary detonations of ammunition began.
Due to the danger to the population, authorities decided to evacuate some residents from the surrounding area.
According to the latest reports from the Azerbaijani Ministry of Internal Affairs, no one was injured as a result of the incident.
Emergency services are working at the scene to extinguish the fire and ensure the safety of the population.
The causes of the explosion and the circumstances under which the ammunition detonated are currently being investigated.
Various reports have been circulating on social media and some news platforms regarding the powerful explosion that occurred in the Goranboy district.
BTV reports that, according to information shared by a number of news sites and social media users, the explosion occurred in an arms depot… pic.twitter.com/5bP2mT3mwa— BTV (@btvxeber) September 1, 2026
Azerbaijani media outlets are reporting this, citing the country’s government agencies.
As a reminder, a powerful explosion rocked the Leningrad Oblast of the Russian Federation on the morning of September 1, followed by a fire. A thick column of black smoke was visible even from St. Petersburg.
Earlier, Russia attacked a facility in Novgorod-Seversky.
